MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 6, LAKE SHORE
Maintenance District 6, Lake Shore, is located on the north
shore of Bass Lake on Road 274. The district will provide
water and sewer service to approximately 50 homes when final
build out is complete. About 45 homes are currently served.
The sewer system consists of an asbestos cement pipe collection
system, one raw sewage pumping station, an extended aeration
treatment process, chlorine disinfection, treated water
pumping, pond and sprayfield. The treatment plant has capacity
to operate well except for major holidays when the high
flows overcome the ability to aerate.
Water for the district is supplied from two deep wells
drawing from rock fractures approximately 450 feet below
the surface. The wells, with a combined production of about
46 gallons per minute, supply three storage tanks with a
combined capacity of 105,000 gallons. From there, the system
utilizes a gravity fed distribution system to supply the
district. This water system is not chlorinated and is not
recommended for drinking. The County sends out quarterly
notices advising property owners that the water supply from
MD-6 exceeds the established maximum contaminant levels
for Gross Alpha, Uranium, Arsenic and Manganese. This is
an official notification that the water system does not
meet acceptable standards. There is a potential health risk
in the long-term consumption of this water. Prudent action
would be to purchase bottled water for drinking and cooking.
The water may be used for bathing, washing dishes, washing
clothes, and watering the yard at no risk. If the property
is a rental or is rented occasionally, please make sure
your tenants receive a copy of this notice. Any further
questions may be directed to either the Engineering or Environmental
Health Departments at (559) 661-6333 or (559) 675-7823.
Madera County Engineering Department routinely monitors
for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal
and State laws. Our constant goal is to provide you with
a safe and dependable water supply. A Consumer Confidence
Report is prepared annually and delivered to all residents
served by the water district. These reports, prepared especially
for this district, are available for viewing below. Adobe
Acrobat Reader, which may be downloaded free of charge from
Adobe’s website, is required to view and/or print them.
Be aware that there is a one year lag time in these reports;
i.e., the report dated 2004 contains test results collected
in 2004, but the report is not written or released until
approximately June, 2005. Future dates will be posted as
they become available.
Maintenance District
6, Lake Shore
Annual Consumer Confidence Reports
If you have any further questions regarding this maintenance
district or service area please contact the Madera County
Resource Management Agency, Engineering and General Services
Department at (559) 661-6333 and ask for Special Districts.
